The fierce grandson of the Ming Dynasty

Chapter 171 This is the golden age of the Ming Dynasty!

Inside the central command tent.

Although it was June and the climate in Liaodong was hot, thinking of this place, Feng Sheng felt as if he had fallen into an ice cave.

Deep down, countless thoughts flashed through his mind.

I still remember that in the eighth year of the Hongwu reign, Liao Yongzhong, the first fierce general of the founding of the Ming Dynasty and Marquis of Deqing, was sentenced to death for wearing a dragon and phoenix robe in private.

In the thirteenth year of the Hongwu reign, the Hu Weiyong case came to light, implicating tens of thousands of people.

Two years ago, Li Shanchang and others were executed for their crimes.

Not to mention that Marquis Yongjia, Zhu Liangzu, and his son were both whipped to death in court for corruption and perverting the law.

Which one of them is not a meritorious general who has fought alongside the emperor through thick and thin?

But if anyone breaks a taboo, the emperor will kill them without hesitation, showing no mercy whatsoever!

How could Feng Guosheng escape the common practice?

As for this hidden wealth, they thought they had done it flawlessly, with only a handful of people like Nairbuhua and Nahachu knowing about it.

But when the truth came out, they realized that the truth could not be hidden forever!

If the emperor were to investigate his actions here, let alone his title and military power, whether he could even keep his head would be uncertain.

Feng Sheng glanced at the letters beside him again, his mind filled with mixed feelings.

The letter written by the eldest grandson of the emperor is not intended to punish or reprimand, but rather to earnestly remind his elder not to lose sight of the bigger picture for the sake of small gains, and to protect himself!

That said, over the years, the nobles of Huaixi have either died or been demoted, and they are no longer as powerful as they once were!

The remaining old comrades, including Xu Da, were all living on the edge.

Now that trouble has arisen, what's unexpected is that the young eldest grandson of the emperor will be the first to step forward.

Thinking about his relationship with the Crown Prince and the Chang family, Feng Sheng felt both gratified and deeply moved.

After a long while, he slowly opened his eyes, exhaled a long breath, and then looked at Xu Yungong, saying carefully, "I'm truly sorry to trouble you, my nephew Yungong!"

"Rest in the camp for now! Tomorrow, you and the eldest son of the Tang family will work together to manage the surrender of the people!"

"You young people are hardworking and meticulous, so keep a close eye on things and make sure nothing goes wrong!"

He kept a close eye on the changes in Feng Sheng's expression.

Xu Yungong pondered for a moment, then calmly replied, "This subordinate obeys!"

Just as he was about to take his leave, Feng Sheng thought for a moment and called him back, saying, "Furthermore, in five or six days, Nahachu and his family's spring..."

The key surrendered generals are about to depart, first to Beiping!

"At that time, you will accompany Marquis Yongchang on his escort mission and assist in guarding the surrendered soldiers—"

The environment in Liaodong is already harsh.

Xu Yungong, the eldest son of Xu Da, an old comrade-in-arms, should have been taken care of more before the war!

Xu Yungong didn't ask any further questions, replying, "This subordinate understands!"

"Since there is nothing else, I shall take my leave now!"

Feng Sheng nodded and said, "Alright, go down now! Nephew, if you need anything in the camp, just let us know!"

"Thank you, General!"

After Xu Yungong went down.

Feng Sheng did not call anyone else in, but stood up and paced back and forth inside the tent.

He walked back and forth between the desk and the curtains, his brows furrowed, deep in thought.

The situation is dire; should we take the initiative to apologize to His Majesty?

Absolutely not!

The moment this idea popped into his head, Feng Sheng rejected it.

He knew the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty's character all too well.

If he were to act so directly, the emperor would surely seize the opportunity to retaliate, and even if he were not killed, he would be stripped of his military power!

All the fame and titles he earned through a lifetime of military service, could they really be ruined like this?

Pretending nothing happened and concealing the truth?

That's even more unacceptable!

The eldest grandson of the emperor already knows, but given enough time, it's hard to guarantee that the emperor won't know!

If this is exposed, it would be a crime of deceiving the emperor!

He then carefully read the letter from the grandson of the emperor.

He suddenly understood.

The eldest grandson of the emperor had already given him some pointers on how to act!

Firstly, he should restrain himself, hand over the ill-gotten gains to the court, and secretly report to the emperor, voluntarily pleading guilty and mentioning that the military officers had made a mistake in the registration!

He is guilty of negligence, but please be lenient in your punishment!

Secondly, the matter of marrying the daughter of the remnant Yuan prince should be stopped to avoid gossip.

Feng Sheng had an idea.

He immediately spread out the letter paper and wrote a letter of apology.

After the ink had dried and the letter was sealed, he summoned his personal guards and instructed them, "Send this letter to the capital immediately!"

Subsequently, he wrote another letter to the eldest grandson of the emperor, reporting on the situation at the front and expressing his loyalty and gratitude both openly and subtly!

Five days later, the imperial decree from the capital arrived.

The surrendered Yuan Grand Commandant Nahachu was formally appointed as the Marquis of Haixi!

Other surrendered generals also received rewards!

Zhu Yuanzhang also highly praised generals such as Feng Sheng, Li Wenzhong, and Lan Yu.

The following day, Lan Yu personally led troops to escort Naha to Beiping.

When they departed, Feng Sheng, along with generals such as Fu Youde, stood at the gate to see them off.

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As Naha approached, Fu Youde stepped forward, cupped his hands, and said, "Have a safe journey, Marquis of Haixi!"

Naha, with his white hair and beard, hunched back, and listless eyes, returned the greeting, saying, "Thank you for seeing me off, General!"

Seeing this, Feng Sheng laughed and said, "Besides, the imperial edict arrived yesterday. We are now officials in the same court, so there's no need for such formalities."

Upon hearing this, he turned to Lan Yu and said solemnly, "I entrust the safety of Marquis Haixi and the others on their journey to Marquis Yongchang!"

Lan Yu raised his head and said, "General, rest assured, this humble general understands!"

When the appointed time arrived, most of the group immediately set off.

Yu Mingjun saw him off, and Nahachu, still on his horse, glanced back at the direction of Jinshan, his feelings complicated.

After traveling for several days, they passed Daning and were getting closer and closer to Beiping.

Along the way, there were many Ming troops stationed, and supplies were plentiful, so the journey was smooth and peaceful.

That evening, the group set up camp on the edge of the valley for a short rest.

But then a campfire rose, dispelling the darkness and illuminating each face.

Nahachu sat by the fire, holding a wine flask in his hand, drinking alone while looking up at the starry sky.

Upon seeing this, the former subordinates hurriedly offered their advice in hushed tones.

Nahachu didn't care at all, turned his body to the side, and looked at the patrolling Ming soldiers.

The sense of bewilderment and helplessness in my heart grows ever deeper!

What we see today is that the Ming army is well-disciplined, obeys orders without question, and is well-equipped.

Although the Yuan Dynasty suffered a crushing defeat in the previous battle, the loss was not unjust!

Even if Guan Tong and his men did not surrender, how could their forces possibly defeat them?

From this perspective, the era of the Yuan Dynasty has finally come to an end.

Now, under the leadership of Zhu Yuanzhang, the sage ruler of the Han Dynasty, the Ming Empire is ushering in its golden age!

Just as Nahachu, the former Grand Commandant of the Northern Yuan, was lost in thought and utterly dejected.

A loud voice, full of domineering authority, rang out from behind.

"It's so boring for the Marquis of Haixi to drink alone!"

"We have some excellent spirits here; would Marquis Haixi like to try them?"

If the person who spoke was not Lan Yu, then who was it?

Beside Lan Yu, Xu Yungong, Tang Ding, and other young generals from the imperial family were also present.

Nahachu was no stranger to blue jade.

Wasn't this man the one who orchestrated the Ming army's surprise attack on Qingzhou that day?

That battle struck the Yuan army right where it hurt!